Topic 1 - Lagos et al Flashcards
What does Biofeedback aim to do?
It aims to allow us to monitor these physiological changes so we can begin to learn how to control them
What did Lagos do his study on?
A 14 year old golfer
Description of the golfer
He was in first year of high school competition.
He was underperforming in competitions
What were the tests used?
POMS and the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory (CSAI-2)
why were these tests used?
to assess participants’ affect and cognitions about competitions
What was the golfer taught?
He was taught to breathe slowly and deeply from the abdomen while monitoring his heart rate using ECG
What was found out after biofeedback session?
Showed a reduction in self reported negative mood states
What was the reduction in?
Reduction in cognitive and somatic anxiety - cognitive anxiety scores reduced from 14 to 0 overall sessions - somatic anxiety - 21 to 0
what’s the performance improved?
Yes - 18 holes = 91 strokes to 76 strokes
